[The Golden Princess' room was protected by a magic lock—a type of lock that corresponds to the unique wavelength of an individual's magical energy. This same mechanism is often used to safeguard treasure vaults and other critical locations within the Clock Tower.]
[In essence, the door to the Golden Princess' room could only be opened by the Golden Princess herself.]
[With her body now lying mutilated inside and the magic lock still engaged, the murder presented itself as a c...
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[After the two of them finished their cigarettes, they finally got down to business.]
[Inorai: "Tell me, why are you here?"]
[Aozaki Touko: "Well, there are personal reasons."]
[Inorai: "Don't try to hide it from me, Touko."]
[Aozaki Touko: "Please don't call me by that old name."]
[Aozaki Touko smiled faintly, but her expression shifted slightly as she continued.]
[Aozaki Touko: "Besides, the 'result' here is… unusual."]
[Inorai: "You're mak...
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Kaminari didn't hesitate to accept Dr. Tenma's invitation. Refusing wasn't even a consideration.
Not only was Tobio's birthday after the midterm exams, but even if it had been before, Kaminari would have agreed without a second thought.
Dr. Tenma had done so much for him, how could he say no?
How many long hours had Dr. Tenma poured into perfecting Kaminari's battle suit? Sure, it all started with Kaminari saving Mitsui Buntais, the patriarch of the Mitsui family, but tha...
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Although Midnight was visibly surprised by Kaminari's request, she eventually agreed to let him use the training hall. Her curiosity about the match was enough to win her over.
After Kaminari left with a satisfied grin, murmurs began to spread through the office.
Cementoss: "Snatch… isn't he Endeavor's former assistant?"
Ectoplasm: "Not anymore. He started his own agency a while back."
Cementoss: "Really? Shows how out of touch I've been. I haven't been keeping u...
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At the same time, Borsalino made his move. Folding his hands across his chest, his index fingers and thumbs formed a rectangle. Golden light began to gather within the frame, and Borsalino spoke softly:
"Light Prism – Prismatic Strike."
As soon as the words left his mouth, a rectangular beam of light shot out, blazing toward Linlin with incredible speed.
But Linlin had already escaped the aftermath of Sakazuki's Great Eruption. Tumbling midair, she landed steadily atop ...
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Claudius's figure appeared in front of Linlin at some point, his legs seemingly non-existent as he floated midair like a ghost.
The Shinsō blade in his hand gleamed ominously, and as the words left his mouth, the blade extended, shooting out with incredible speed.
Linlin's face twisted in alarm. Without hesitation, she released her grip on her Sword. Her Observation Haki, honed to the utmost, guided her movements. Tilting her head just in time, she managed to catch the trajecto...
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The Zenin clan compound stood as an imposing monument to tradition, power, and arrogance. For years, it had been a place of scorn and pain for Maki. Today, however, as she strode through the gates, her head held high and her twin-bladed cursed tool strapped to her back, it felt different.
The guards at the entrance didn't dare stop her. They recognized her immediately, but the look in her eyes sent ...
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The heavy scent of blood and dust lingered in the air as Maki stood amidst the ruins of the abandoned warehouse. Her breathing was steady, but the faint tremble in her hands betrayed the intensity of the battle she had just endured. The fragmented remains of the special-grade cursed spirit lay scattered around her, the aftermath of her unrelenting assault.
She wiped the sweat off her brow and glanced...
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Ryuji left the Izumi residence early the next morning.
As he stepped into his apartment, shutting the door behind him. The familiar silence of his space greeted him, a stark contrast to the warmth of the Izumi household he had just left. Dropping his keys onto the counter, he stretched lazily before flopping onto the couch, letting his body sink into the cushions.
Just as he was about to close his eyes and relax, the sound of the front door opening snapped him out of his thought...
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Advocaat finally understood what it felt like to face a relentless storm.
Before the European Super Cup match against Manchester United, he had been deeply worried.
In that game, he hadn't even dared to use his preferred 4-3-3 formation, instead opting for a 4-4-2 setup, planning to rely on defensive counterattacks. Arshavin, who had just shone in the European Championship, started the match on the bench.
After all, Manchester United thrived on intense, high-paced attacks...
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Before anyone realized it, he was already in his third season with Napoli.
Sometimes, Ivan Rakitic couldn't help but think back to the first time he met Gao Shen in Möhlin, a small town on the outskirts of Basel.
Back then, he could never have imagined that he was about to experience the fastest growth of his career—three years of incredible progress.
Before representing Croatia in the European Championship, Rakitic gave an interview in which he reflected on Gao Sh...
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The arena stretched out endlessly, shrouded in an unnatural, dense fog.
Though the afternoon had been bright and sunny, the blackened mist that now blanketed the area cast an oppressive gloom over the battlefield.
This wasn't the typical mist used by Kirigakure ninjas; this was something far more sinister. The fog wasn't just thick, it seemed alive, pulsating with an eerie, dark hue.
At the center of this ominous space stood three figures: the Third Raikage, the Second Ts...
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"Brother! Stay with me!"
In the dense forest of the Land of Rivers, five or six bodies lay scattered on the ground, lifeless.
Among them, a young man was barely clinging to life.
He was covered in blood, his body riddled with stab wounds. He was so grievously injured that it seemed like he had no chance of survival.
Tsunade, clad in her battle attire, was working tirelessly, her chakra pouring into the young man as she tried to heal him.
This man wasn't just...
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[Reines: "So, Lord Byron's methods are so dangerous that you feel the need to defend yourself, and he refuses to heed your advice?"]
[Golden Princess: "Yes."]
[The Golden Princess' tone turned somber.]
[Golden Princess: "If things continue as they are, either my sister, the Silver Princess Estella, or I will inevitably die."]
Kayneth: "I see. They've hit the limit of their progress."
Kayneth: "With the Golden Princess' level of perfection, pushing further wo...
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["Excellent, Lord Byron."]
[Clear applause echoed throughout the banquet hall, drawing attention to an elderly woman, around seventy years old, who clapped her hands in praise.]
[This was none other than Inorai Valualeta Atroholm, one of the twelve Lords of the Clock Tower and the head of the Valualeta faction, one of the three great noble families.]
Kayneth: "Inorai… I didn't expect her to show up."
Sola-ui: "Iselma is a branch of the Valualeta faction, so it ma...
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As the fourth period of class ended that morning, Kaminari stood up, packing away his textbooks and pondering what to eat for lunch. Just then, a smartphone screen was shoved in front of him, the device held by a small, pale hand.
"Kaminari, check this out," Kyoka said, holding out her phone.
Kaminari glanced up at her, curious, then turned his attention to the screen. Tetsutetsu, sitting behind him, leaned forward to get a better look as well.
The video displayed on the ...
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Kaminari hadn't expected the dinner at the Yaoyorozu mansion to be so... straightforward.
When he first imagined dining there, he had pictured a lavish spread of legendary ingredients, dishes so extravagant they'd feel otherworldly. But instead, the dinner turned out to be simple—a single steak per person.
As for drinks, both he and Momo, being underage, were each served a glass of water, while Mr. Yaoyorozu enjoyed an elegant glass of red wine alone. Judging by the way he sav...
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As Crocodile and Smoothie clashed, Claudius took this as the signal to act. No one had caught on yet, but he knew it wouldn't take long for suspicions to arise. Especially with Doflamingo—a "Seven Warlords of the Sea" member notorious for stirring trouble—present.
And Claudius himself? Coming along as Doflamingo's so-called "brother"? There was no way they'd escape suspicion for long.
"Split up. Don't linger here," Claudius ordered quietly.
Doflamingo nodded, his gaze...
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Though the outside world couldn't see what had just transpired, Linlin knew all too well that the punch she delivered didn't land solidly. The ground erupted beneath her, and her massive figure was sent flying into the air.
From below, Sakazuki emerged, his form climbing out of the molten earth. A moment earlier, he had realized he couldn't directly withstand Linlin's furious strike. Instead, he had burned through the ground, sinking into the magma to evade the blow entirely.
No...
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"Alright, everyone. Thanks for tagging along. Let's wrap it up for today."
As most of the group began to disperse, Mimiko and Nanako hung back. Their usual playful energy seemed to be missing, and it didn't take long for Ryuji to notice.
"You two okay?" he asked, his sharp gaze flicking between them.
Nanako hesitated, glancing at Mimiko before she nodded. "We… won't be going back with you tonight, Ryuji."
Mimiko crossed her arms, her expression unusually serious....
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From a technical and tactical perspective, Zenit St. Petersburg resembles an unconventional Dutch team.
Under the leadership of their Dutch head coach, they utilize the classic Dutch 4-3-3 system. However, their approach is unique, almost an outlier.
What makes them atypical is their wingers—Arshavin and Dani. Neither of them are traditional wide players. Instead, they are attacking midfielders with exceptional individual skills, precise footwork, and superb abilities in passi...
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Castel Volturno Training Base.
On the training grounds, every Napoli player was hard at work, giving it their all and dripping with sweat.
This was especially true for the players who sensed they might start in the upcoming Champions League match.
Whether it was goalkeeper Handanovic, striker Cavani, or others who had played in St. Petersburg, they all carried a fierce determination. They were eager to redeem themselves and take revenge for that humiliating experience on ...
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Pawn against soldier, soldier against general.
A strong individual must act with the consciousness of their power.
Whether in small skirmishes or large-scale wars, a true warrior seeks an opponent of equal caliber.
Bullying the weak? That's nothing but a waste of time and has no impact on the overall battle.
Thus, Orochimaru's objective was clear from the start: defeat the Third Raikage.
The plan was simple, use the Second Tsuchikage to locate the Third Raik...
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"Oh? Found it so quickly?" Orochimaru, far away in the Land of Fire, smirked as he mused to himself.
"Looks like the battlefield on the Kumo Ninja side is about to wrap up."
The strength of a Kage was undeniable.
After all, the title of Kage wasn't given lightly, it was reserved for the strongest in a major ninja village.
And the Second Tsuchikage, Mū, was no exception.
His abilities were especially unique.
Beyond the well-known Dust Rele...
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"A Grand title in her twenties…"
Darnic couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and bitterness.
Though he himself held a position of similar prestige, he had achieved it not through talent or effort, but through years of scheming and deception. Compared to Aozaki Touko, he felt like a fraud.
["Aozaki… Touko!"]
[Reines' expression changed drastically, her voice trembling as she stammered, "You're the one under Sealing Designation…"]
[Gray tilted her h...
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Tohsaka Rin: "Hey! Was the carriage driver just a toy?!"
Kayneth: "No, it's a puppet. A specially crafted magical puppet. The Department of Creation excels at this sort of thing."
Waver: "So… the Grand invited to this banquet must be…"
Kayneth: "Yes, that woman. The pinnacle of puppetcraft—Aozaki Touko."
Kayneth: "It seems your future self met her here."
["As expected of a legitimate branch of the Department of Creation, they truly excel at these kinds...
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There's a saying often heard in Japan's Hero training circles: Heroes of the East, Scholars of the West. If Japan's top Hero school is U.A. High, then the second-best Hero course belongs to Shiketsu High.
Shiketsu is the second choice for many aspiring heroes who fail to pass the competitive U.A. entrance exam but are determined to pursue their dreams.
However, the ethos of these two schools couldn't be more different.
Put simply, U.A. emphasizes freedom and individuality...
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"Transformers? Sentinels?"
Manshi glanced at Kaminari in surprise before realizing that the boy was referring to the powerful SIS-made robot displayed in the hologram.
"The names you came up with are interesting, but it's a pity—these machines already have official names given by the United States."
"Oh?"
Kaminari raised an eyebrow, intrigued. Even Momo, despite her discomfort at the violent imagery on display, was drawn in by the comment.
"'Iron Guardian,...
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The tea party plaza was in complete chaos. Guests fled in all directions, screams filling the air. Claudius and his group pretended to be caught up in the commotion, running around to avoid suspicion. However, their eyes darted around, carefully observing and clearly waiting for the right moment to act.
Through the thick smoke, Charlotte Linlin's massive, muscular arms suddenly burst outward, scattering the black haze. Her enormous figure emerged, towering and unyielding. She roared fu...
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The tea party was held in the massive open-air plaza of Cake Island. The Big Mom Pirates had spared no effort in creating a grand and luxurious atmosphere. Dozens of tables were set up across the plaza, accommodating hundreds of attendees, including members of the pirate crew and their honored guests.
Maids and waiters moved briskly between the tables, constantly replenishing the desserts and snacks.
Claudius sat at a table alongside Doflamingo, Gion, and Crocodile. At a nearby ...
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